{"id":999,"date":"2024-04-03T13:14:49","date_gmt":"2024-04-03T17:14:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aig.alumni.virginia.edu\/phisociety\/?p=999"},"modified":"2024-04-03T13:14:49","modified_gmt":"2024-04-03T17:14:49","slug":"welcome-new-pledges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/phisociety\/2024\/04\/03\/welcome-new-pledges\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome, New Pledges!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In response to the shortened two-week formal rush calendar, we enhanced our effort to get to know potential new brothers in the fall and added a great road trip to Washington with the support of the Alumni Board. We will continue to expand and refine our approach so we can increase the size of upcoming classes. Please be proactive in informing us if your son or any other potential candidates are headed to UVA in the fall of 2024.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright  wp-image-1000\" src=\"https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/phisociety\/files\/Spring-2024-Pledge-Class_web.jpg\" alt=\"Image of spring 2024 pledge class\" width=\"288\" height=\"452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/phisociety\/files\/Spring-2024-Pledge-Class_web.jpg 600w, https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/phisociety\/files\/Spring-2024-Pledge-Class_web-191x300.jpg 191w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 288px) 100vw, 288px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We are very excited about the incoming class of thirteen pledges, which is a little less than we had hoped, but still in the range of most fraternities. Most importantly, they are a terrific group of young men committed to fostering our brotherhood while excelling in the classroom and in their extracurricular activities. And we are thrilled to add another legacy to our house: Connor Oakes, son of Michael Oakes, \u201996. They will be \u201ca sturdy crew of Phis\u201d.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Zach Bernas, Norfolk, VA<\/li>\n<li>Adam Thomas Fellin, Hershey, PA<\/li>\n<li>Rajiv Jadhav Koliwad, Burlingame, CA<\/li>\n<li>James Michael Ireland Jr., Richmond, VA<\/li>\n<li>Connor Michael Oakes, Great Falls, VA<\/li>\n<li>Richard John Roehm, Norfolk, VA<\/li>\n<li>Jaden Edward Rothschild, Somers, NY<\/li>\n<li>Ming Ma, Livingston, NJ<\/li>\n<li>Jack Bradford Thornton, Purcellville, VA<\/li>\n<li>Bennett Walker Haden, Manhattan, NY<\/li>\n<li>David Elliot Richardpul Hong, Leesburg, VA<\/li>\n<li>Richard Phu Gia Han Do, Falls Church, VA<\/li>\n<li>Srikar Nadella, South Riding, VA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In response to the shortened two-week formal rush calendar, we enhanced our effort to get to know potential new brothers in the fall and added a great road trip to Washington with the support of the Alumni Board. 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